Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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