Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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