Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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