Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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