Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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