Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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