Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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