Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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