Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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