Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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