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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the 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 stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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