Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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