Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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