Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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