Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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