Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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