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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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