Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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