Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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