Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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