Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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