Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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