Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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