Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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