Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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