Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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