Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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