Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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