Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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