Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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