Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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