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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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