Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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