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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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