Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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