Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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