Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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