Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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