Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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