Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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