Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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