Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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