Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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