Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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