Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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