Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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