Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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