Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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