Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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