Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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