Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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