Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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