Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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