Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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