Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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