Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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