Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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