Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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