Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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