Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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