Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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