Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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