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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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