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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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