Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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