Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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