Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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