Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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