Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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