Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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