Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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