Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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