Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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