Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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