Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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