Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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