Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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