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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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