Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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