Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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