Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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