Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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