Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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