Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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