Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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