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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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