Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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