Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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