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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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