Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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