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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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