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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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