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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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