Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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