Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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