Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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