Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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