Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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