Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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