Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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