Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the 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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