Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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