Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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