Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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