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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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