Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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