Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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