Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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