Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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