Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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