Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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