Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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