Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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