Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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