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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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