Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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