Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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