Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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