Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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