Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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