Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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