Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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