Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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