Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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