Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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