Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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