Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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