Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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