Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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