Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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