Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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