Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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