Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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