Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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