Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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