Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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