Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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