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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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