Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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