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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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