Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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