Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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