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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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