Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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