Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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