Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates 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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