Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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