Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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