Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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