Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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