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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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