Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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