Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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