Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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