Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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