Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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