Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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