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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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