Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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