Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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