Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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