Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need 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 topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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