Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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