Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology 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 need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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