Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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