Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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