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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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