Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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