Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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