Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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