Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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