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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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