Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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