Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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