Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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