Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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