Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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