Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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