Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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