Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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