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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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