Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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