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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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