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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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