Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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