Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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