Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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