Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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