Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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