Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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