Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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