Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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