Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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