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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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