Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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