Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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