Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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