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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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