Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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