Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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