Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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