Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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