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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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