Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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