Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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