Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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