Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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