Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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