Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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