Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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