Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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