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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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