Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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