Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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