Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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