Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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