Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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