Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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