Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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