Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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