Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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