Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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