Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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