Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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