Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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