Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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