Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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