Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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