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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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