Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand 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 educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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