Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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