Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major 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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