Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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