Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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