Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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