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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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