Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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