Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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