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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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