Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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