Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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