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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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