Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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