Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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