Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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