Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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