Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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