Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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