Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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