Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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