Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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