Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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