Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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