Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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