Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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