Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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