Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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