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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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