Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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