Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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