Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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