Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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