Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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