Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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