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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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