Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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