Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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