Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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