Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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