Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always 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 numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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