Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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