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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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