Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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