Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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