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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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