Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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