Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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