Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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