Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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