Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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