Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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