Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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