Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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