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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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