Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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