Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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