Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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