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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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