Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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