Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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