Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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