Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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