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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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