Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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