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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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