Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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