Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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