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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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