Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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