Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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