Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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