Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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