Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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