Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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