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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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