Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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