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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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