Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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