Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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