Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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