Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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