Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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