Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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