Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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