Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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