Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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