Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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