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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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