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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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