Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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