Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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