Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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