Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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