Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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