Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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