Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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