Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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