Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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