Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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