Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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