Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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