Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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