Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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