Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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