Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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