Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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