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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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