Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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