Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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