Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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