Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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