Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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