Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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