Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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