Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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