Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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