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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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