Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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