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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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