Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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