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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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