Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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