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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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