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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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