Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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