Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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