Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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