Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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