Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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