Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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