Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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