Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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