Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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