Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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