Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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