Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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