Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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