Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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