Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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