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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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