Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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