Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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