Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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