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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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