Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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