Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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