Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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