Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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