Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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