Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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