Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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