Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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