Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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