Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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