Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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