Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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