Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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