Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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