Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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