Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting 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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