Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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