Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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