Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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