Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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