Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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