Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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