Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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