Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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