Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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