Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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