Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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