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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major 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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