Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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