Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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