Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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