Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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