Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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