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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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