Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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