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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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