Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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