Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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