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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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