Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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