Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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