Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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