Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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