Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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