Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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