Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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