Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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