Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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