Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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