Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches 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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