Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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