Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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