Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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