Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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