Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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