Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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