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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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