Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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