Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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