Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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