Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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