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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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