Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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