Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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