Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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