Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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