Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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