Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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