Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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