Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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