Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key 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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