Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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