Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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