Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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