Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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