Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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