Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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