Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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