Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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