Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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