Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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