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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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