Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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