Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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