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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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