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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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