Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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