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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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