Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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