Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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