Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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