Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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