Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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