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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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