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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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