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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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