Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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