Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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