Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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