Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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