Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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