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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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