Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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