Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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