Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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