Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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