Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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