Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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