Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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