Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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