Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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