Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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