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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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