Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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