Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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