Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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