Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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