Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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