Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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