Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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