Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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