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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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