Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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