Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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