Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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