Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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