Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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