Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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