Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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