Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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