Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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