Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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