Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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