Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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