Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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