Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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