Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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