Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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